Today In Nigerian History: 23rd December

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On this day in 2001, Nigerian Lawyer, politician and a one time Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation (2000-2001) was murdered….

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Bola Ige was shot dead at his home in the city of Ibadan. Prior to his death, he had been entangled in feud within his party, Alliance for Democracy, AD.